The Event Program

In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's (THE
WORLD ACCORDING TO SESAME STREET) deeply moving documentary illustrates that
even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls
who have been adopted from China since 1989—a decade after China implemented its One
Child Policy—the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These
four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, reveal a heartbreaking sense of selfawareness
as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, “Who am I?” They meet
and bond with other adoptees, some journey back to China to reconnect with the culture, and
some reach out to the orphaned girls left behind. In their own ways, all attempt to make sense
of their complex identities. Issues of belonging, race, and gender are brought to life through
these articulate subjects, who approach life with honesty and open hearts.

*A note to parents: Due to the sensitive subject matter, this film is not recommended for ages 13 and under.

Event Info

Please join us for a one-night screening of Linda Goldstein Knowlton's documentary Somewhere Between. This film follows four teenage adoptees from China as they navigate adolescence in America. It has been described as poignant, intimate & heartfelt as it shows the girls wrestling with the simple yet profound question "Who am I?" For parents of adopted children this is a must see.